2022 MG 4 Trophy Electric · OY72 YBB

This MG 4 Trophy presents a roadworthiness profile that is, on the surface at least, entirely reassuring. Every recorded DVSA test entry shows a pass with no advisories, and the single failure logged on 17 November 2025 was followed by a pass just one day later, indicating a minor retest clearance rather than a structural or systemic defect. With the most recent pass dated 24 November 2025, the immediate test status is favourable. The absence of recurring advisories across the record suggests that, in terms of items the MOT scheme actively inspects such as tyres, brakes, suspension, lighting, and structural corrosion, no chronic wear patterns have yet declared themselves. For a buyer, the headline mechanical story is one of consistent compliance, though the unusually heavy usage raises questions that the MOT record alone cannot answer. The mileage figure of 85,293 on a 2022 registration is significantly above the average for the model's age, equating to roughly 21,000 miles per year over four years. This is well into high-mileage territory for an electric vehicle, where heavy use accelerates degradation of components that fall outside the MOT scope, most notably the high-voltage battery state of health, the electric drive unit bearings, suspension bushes, and the wheel bearings. The MOT record itself does not show any failed or advisory items relating to these areas, but at this annual rate the buyer should expect the suspension, particularly the rear multilink components common to the MG 4 Trophy, to have accumulated considerably more stress than the mileage list on a typical three-year-old example would suggest. The closely spaced 2025 tests, with passes in May, December and November, and the failure in between, suggest the vehicle was being actively maintained and prepared for sale, which is common for high-mileage fleet or ex-leasing returns. Because the advisory record is empty, your inspection focus should shift to the items the MOT does not test but which suffer under heavy annual mileage. The MG 4's rear suspension geometry, including the trailing arms and bushings, is known to generate noise and vagueness in the steering well before it produces a visible MOT defect; on a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and pay particular attention to any rear-end instability or tramlining on poorly surfaced roads. Steering feel should remain precise and self-centring, as worn front suspension bushes on this platform can produce a vague, wandering sensation at speed. The brake system should be checked not for MOT pass status but for pedal feel, ensuring it remains firm and progressive, as seized caliper slide pins are common on vehicles used heavily in mixed urban and motorway conditions, and uneven pad wear can produce pulling under braking. Finally, because this is an electric vehicle with substantial mileage, a pre-purchase battery health diagnostic is essential, as the MOT record will not capture any meaningful data on the traction pack's residual capacity. Request a printout from the dealer or a specialist showing State of Health percentage, and compare it against the MG 4 Tropy's expected degradation curve, which for this age and mileage should still leave a healthy margin above seventy per cent if the vehicle has been well managed. Also verify that the twelve-volt auxiliary battery is recent, as the MOT will not record its age, and check the charging port for signs of scorching or wear, which are common on frequently rapid-charged examples. With no recorded MOT advisories to target, the inspection should be weighted towards these EV-specific and high-mileage wear items rather than the traditional MOT failure points.